Machinability Examination on Nylon-6 GFRP Composite with Abrasive Water Jet Machining
Rajesh S1, Manivannan J2, Chokkalingam R3

1Rajesh S, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.

2Manivannan J, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.

3Chokkalingam R, Department of Physics, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.

Manuscript received on 03 December 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 15 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 30 December 2019 | PP: 346-349 | Volume-9 Issue-2S2 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: B10511292S219/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.B1051.1292S219

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Abstract: This work is aimed to understand the influence of Abrasive Water Jet Machining parameter on surface roughness of the composites. Extrusion process is used to fabricate the Nylon 6 – GFRP composites. L27 orthogonal array is employed to conduct the experimental studies. Three levels and three parameter namely applied pressure; standoff distance and transverse feed are used to study the effect on surface roughness. Taguchi method is employed to determine the optimal combination of the machining parameter. The maximum applied pressure, low transverse speed and standoff distance is beneficial for reducing the surface roughness. ANOVA is also employed to determine the contribution of each process parameter on surface roughness and it is found that standoff distance plays important role in reducing the surface roughness followed by transverse speed and applied pressure.

Keywords: Nylon 6, GFRB, Extrusion, AWJM, Surface Roughness.
Scope of the Article: Composite Materials